How far is St Johnsbury, VT from Guilford, VT?

The driving distance from St Johnsbury, VT to Guilford, VT is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
124.86 mi
02h 27m
Flight
114.56 mi
184.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.56 mi
Kilometers
184.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.86 mi
Kilometers
200.94 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT
Return by in St Johnsbury
Sat, Apr 18, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave St Johnsbury
2026-04-18T05:08
Arrive Guilford
Sat, Apr 18, 7:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in St Johnsbury
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
White River Junction
VT

Unincorporated village and census-designated place in the town of Hartford, Windsor County, Vermont

From St Johnsbury
62.4 mi
01h 13m
To Guilford
62.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between St Johnsbury and Guilford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between St Johnsbury and Guilford.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    27 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Railroad Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Railroad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    121.4 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 5: Brattleboro, Guilford

    1269 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Canal Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Canal Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Coolidge Highway

    2521 ft · 1 min · Coolidge Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Guilford Center Road

    53 m · 5 sec · Guilford Center Road

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Guilford Center Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between St Johnsbury and Guilford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Railroad Street
123 mi · 99%
Canal Street
0.83 mi · 1%
Coolidge Highway
0.48 mi
US 5
0.24 mi
Guilford Center Road
0.03 mi
Main Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Railroad Street

Merge slight left

121 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
114.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White River Junction
01h 13m from St Johnsbury
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from St Johnsbury to Guilford?

The road trip is about 124.8 miles (200.9 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

White River Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from St Johnsbury and 62.4 miles from Guilford.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.40 one way or $34.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around St Johnsbury and Mostly Cloudy near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near White River Junction

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around White River Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White River Junction.

RAIL

White River Junction

102 Railroad Row
RAIL

Windsor station

19 mi away
26 Depot Ave
RAIL

Claremont

32 mi away
Plains Rd. and Maple Ave.
RAIL

Randolph station

41 mi away
South Main and Salisbury Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between St Johnsbury and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 114.56 mi (184.36 km).

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#1 St Johnsbury

St Johnsbury is a place in Vermont, United States.

Population0
Coordinates44.4252601561366, -72.0151233673096
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Guilford

#2 Guilford

Town in Vermont, United States

Population2,102
Coordinates42.8178600, -72.5764800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: St Johnsbury (-72.015123, 44.42526)
End: Guilford (-72.57648, 42.81786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.68 L · about $17.40
Round trip
$34.79
8.82 gal · 33.36 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $17.40 $34.79
Mid-grade $4.46 $19.66 $39.31
Premium $4.86 $21.42 $42.85
Diesel $6.00 $26.45 $52.89

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Vermont · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between St Johnsbury and Guilford. The current time is 05:08:47.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.